Switching On And Off; Hints For Optimum Use; Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Black & Decker GL225 Manual

E N G L I S H
Loop the cable through the cable restraint (9)
as shown to prevent the extension cable from
becoming detached during use.
Insert the mains plug into a mains outlet.
The extension cable must be suitable for
outdoor use.
USE
Let the tool work at its own pace.
Do not overload.
Switching on and off (fig. A)
To switch the tool on, push the on/off switch (1).
To switch the tool off, release the the
on/off switch.
Never attempt to lock a switch in the on
position.

Hints for optimum use

Hold the tool as shown in fig. G.
Gently swing the trimmer from side to side as
shown in fig. G.
When cutting long grass, work in stages from
the top.
Keep the tool away from hard objects and
delicate plants.
If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.
In order to achieve optimum cutting results,
only cut dry grass.
Replace the cutting line when worn.

MAINTENANCE

Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory
operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.
Before performing any maintenance,
switch off and unplug the tool.
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-
based cleaner.
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Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool
using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the cutting line and spool
using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass
and dirt from the underneath of the guard.
Regularly check the cutting line for wear.
Fitting a new spool of cutting line (fig. D)
Replacement spools of cutting line are available
from your Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6044).
Remove the empty spool by pushing it down
(A) and turning counterclockwise (C).
Assemble and fit the new spool as described
above.
Winding new line onto an empty spool (fig. D & F)
You may wind new cutting line onto an empty
spool. Replacement packs of cutting line are
available from your Black & Decker dealer
(cat. no. A6170 (25 m), A6171 (40 m)).
Remove the empty spool from the tool as
described above.
Remove any old cutting line from the spool.
Locate one end of the cutting line in one of the
grooves (16) in the spool as shown.
Wind the cutting line onto the spool in the
direction of the arrow. Make sure to wind the
line on neatly and in layers. Do not criss-cross.
When the spool is full, clip it into the groove (12)
and cut the line. Let the line protrude at least
5 cm from the spool.
Proceed as described above to fit the spool on
the tool.
Only use 1.5 mm diameter Black & Decker
cutting line.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your tool seems not to operate properly, follow
the instructions below. If this does not solve the
problem, please contact your local Black & Decker
repair agent.
Before proceeding, unplug the tool.